Alcova, Wyoming facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alcova, Wyoming
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Location of Alcova, Wyoming
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.2 km2) |
| • Land | 1.2 sq mi (3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,371 ft (1,637 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 34 |
| • Density | 27.2/sq mi (10.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82620
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-01115 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584732 |
Alcova is a very small community in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's an area set up for counting people. In 2020, only 34 people lived there!
Alcova is part of the Casper, Wyoming area. It's also special because it's where the "center of population" for Wyoming is located. This means it's like the balancing point if you imagine all the people in Wyoming as dots on a map. Alcova and the nearby Alcova Lake are popular spots for vacations, especially for people who enjoy the outdoors.
About Alcova's Location
Alcova is located in Wyoming. The area covers about 1.25 square miles (3.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Alcova's Climate
Alcova has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not quite a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
Who Lives in Alcova?
In 2000, there were 20 people living in Alcova. They lived in 7 different homes, and all of these were families. The population density was about 70 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Alcova in 2000 were White. There were also a few people of African American and Asian backgrounds. Families often had children under 18 living with them. Most homes were made up of married couples.
The average age of people in Alcova in 2000 was 44 years old. About a quarter of the population was under 18. Another 20% were 65 or older.
Learning in Alcova
Alcova has a small school called Alcova Elementary School. It's a rural school, which means it's in the countryside. It has just one classroom for all the students.
See also
In Spanish: Alcova (Wyoming) para niños
